Summary Production Painter-finisher in the Cape Breton Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a production painter-finisher. The following information is applicable to all Industrial painters, coaters and metal finishing process operators (NOC 94213).

Description

Industrial painters and coaters operate and tend machines or use brushes and spray equipment to apply paint, enamel, lacquer or other non-metallic protective and decorative coatings to surfaces of various products. Metal finishing process operators operate machines or equipment to deposit metallized substances on workpieces and surfaces to provide decorative, protective and restorative coatings. These workers are employed by manufacturing companies and custom refinishing, coating and plating shops.

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Requirements

High school or specific training

This occupation usually requires a secondary school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training.

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Wages

$28.00/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in Nova Scotia

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in Nova Scotia

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Competencies

  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Operation and Control
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventative Maintenance

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